Numbness (dorsum of hand and forearm)
The radial nerve may be damaged anywhere in its course. It is most commonly affected in the upper arm where it winds round the humerus and in the extensor muscle compartment of the forearm affecting the posterior interosseous branch.
Finger and wrist drop are common, their severity depending upon the site of the lesion.
Related pages
Create an account to add page annotations
Annotations allow you to add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation. E.g. a website or number. This information will always show when you visit this page.